Karoo Lodge B & B
Where else in the world will you find a sky painted from a different palette each day, 5 natural wat...
Karoo Lodge B & B
Where else in the world will you find a sky painted from a different palette each day, 5 natural water sources feeding a bountiful almost subtropical valley year in and year out, majestic mountains standing guard over the sun drenched Karoo plains, every hiker's and mountaineer's dream, mountain passes built at the turn of the 1800's and still in use today, the warmest welcome, delicious hearty meals, outstanding accommodation and the most wonderful and hospitable hosts?
Karoo Lodge nestling in two acres of tranquil gardens, is a haven to the most discerning traveler passing through this oasis of the Great Karoo.
Take time, enrich your life and discover the hidden jewel of the Karoo - Prince Albert, whilst enjoying the QUALITY and COMFORT offered at Karoo Lodge.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Your hosts George and Elsabe, besides being most caring and hospitable, are an absolute fountain of information when it comes to Prince Albert and the surrounding countryside. From magnificent sunrises and sunsets to the spectacular Swartberg Pass (completed in late 1888 by Sir Thomas Bain) with its unrivaled vistas, an engineering accomplishment which to date remains an illusive art. Birding, flora, star gazing information and a story to tell.
The finest export stone fruit comes from this fertile region which boasts a sunshine index of more than 330 days per year! It is this combination of sunshine, fertile soil and life-giving water from the mountain which results in the sweetest high quality fruit fit East supermarket shelves. This very same subtropical climate ensures that mild winters with sunny warm days are experienced making Karoo Lodge the ideal getaway year round.
ACCOMMODATION
Situated at No 66 Church Street, one cannot miss the Karoo Lodge signboard enticing the weary traveler looking for true Karoo hospitality, quality, comfort and cuisine. Entering the town from the Cape Town/Johannesburg Highway (N1), having turned off at Prince Albert Road, Karoo Lodge is on your left.
Drive through the gateway down the tree- and shrub lined driveway to the secure well lit parking area where you will no doubt be met by your hosts.
In the temperate winter months a welcome sherry will be provided to dispel any thoughts of winter, whilst in summer a refreshing iced tea cooler is offered to be enjoyed either in your spacious suite, on your private patio or at the pool deck.
Each suite has a private entrance easily accessible from the garden and is beautifully furnished with comfortable beds, a lounge and a separate dressing area.
Bed linen is 100% cotton and both goose feather and down and anti allergic sponge pillows are supplied, together with bath sheets and toiletries.
The bathrooms are luxurious and very unique. Large corner baths and very large showers which have beautiful floors adorned with river pebbles from the area. All ceramics and faucets are of continental design and origin.
Karoo Lodge suites are all equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, drinking glasses, ice-bucket, a mini bar fridge (not stocked), ceiling fans, 3 and 2 point electric sockets (220/30 AC) and hairdryers.
#### Breakfast ####
a Free Light Breakfast of Egg & Bacon is served between 07:30 and 09:00
A Full English Breakfast can be prepared and served by prior arrangement at an extra cost
Nil take-a-way's
Please note the following:
Karoo Lodge is not pet friendly
No bicycles are allowed in the suites, Safe storage is available by prior arrangement, preferable at time when booking is made
No private electric or electronic device , other than that to recharge a mobile telephone , may be plugged into the establishments electrical circuit
booking enquiry no obligation!
Reviews
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"Upmarket affordable accommodation"
25 September 2020"the units are very tastefully furnished with high class finishes whilst being very affordable. Karoo Lodge is centrally placed where ypu walk to shops and eateries. We didn't have breakfast."
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"friedly owners with very good service commitment"
18 September 2020"rural setting in a lovely town"
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"Friendly staff and welcome address"
30 November 2018"Rooms are nice and spacious with comfortable beds. Such a quaint and interesting historical town. Nice stop over and break from the long journey from JHB to CT, thanks"
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"Excellent value"
16 March 2018"Our room was enormous, but beautifully furnished and totally comfortable. Our hosts are the most pleasant I have come across in a long time."
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"Spacious room, friendly reception"
22 October 2017"The room has an en suite dressing room and bathroom, with a deep bath and shower, separately.<br/><br/>We would gladly stay there again. Owners are friendly <br/><br/>Establishments response:<br/><br/>Beste Mariaan<br/><br/>Baie dankie vir jou verslag<br/><br/>Was lekker om julle te kon ontvang<br/><br/><br/>George"
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"Lovely hostess"
23 July 2017"Friendly hostess who gave us all the info we needed to make it a memorable stay."
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"Karoo Lodge"
21 June 2017"Location-on the Main Road but rooms setback givingtotal privacy.Also Hosts were friendly and most helpful."
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"Sharon"
06 January 2017"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Karoo Lodge. Just off the main street which gave me an added country feel to my stay. Great hospitality. Breakfast was delicious. Value for money."
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"Great overnight stay - wish it was longer!"
13 October 2014"Spacious rooms and lovely friendly hosts with a great breakfast made our Prince Albert stay very memorable and relaxing! Great for families."
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"Very nice"
26 June 2013"Clean and friendly. Warm environment. Beautiful gardens. Staff were willing to go the extra mile. Would certainly return."
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"Nice"
13 May 2013"Good place to stay."
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"Wrong impression"
05 May 2013"We had a lovely stay with friendly hosts and good breakfast. This however is not a 4 star establishment and the website gave the impression it is. The garden and premises look neglected and the swimming pool is not possible to use."
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"Almost there"
03 April 2013"Friendly owners, spacious room with all the amenities but attention to detail not what it could be- no milk in the fridge, hairdryers plug does not fit adapter and a bar of soap for use in the shower would have been nice."
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"Great accommodation and service"
25 September 2012"We were accommodated in a Room 5, which is spacious and most comfortable, with a complete and interesting en-suite bathroom. Our hosts were most friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay at this B & B again."
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"Recommended"
03 April 2008"Will most definitely return next year. Love the guest house and town."
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"Recommended"
03 April 2008"Will most definitely return next year. Love the guest house and town."
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"Very good"
21 January 2008"Rooms were nice and big. "
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"Very good"
21 January 2008"Rooms were nice and big."
